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Renault Megane III, some more data
Data from the new Renault Megane van drabs coming up with our eyes, despite the fact that the latest spy photos and let us catch the effigy of the new compact French quite clear. Despite filtering and "stolen" images, Renault intends to officially announce the new Megane on September 9 but almost certainly will obtain new data and images before they arrive that day.
From what is known, emphasizes the use of the same platform as the Megane II albeit with a series of improvements to provide more rigidity and stability. This structure would weigh less than about 60 kg at present but the new Megane will grow by 80 kg due to increased equipment, especially on the issue of security. Therefore, measures of the new compact will be very similar to those of his predecessor, with a length of about 4.3 meters, a width of 1.8 meters and a height of 1.45 meters. The wheelbase is approximately 2.65 meters.
Renault Megane III

In response to the mechanics, about eight engines will be available approximately half divided between gasoline and diesel, which abound DCI for which probably there will be no change, air and gasoline to a lesser extent the advance 1.4 TEC. The range of powers could be between 85 and 160 hp, while the versions here are excluded sports such as RS. Repeat configurations manual changes, with five six marches, as well as automatic change of continuous drive CVT.
Later, near the sports versions, could reach the market any option to use as bioethanol and even a variant equipped with Stop & Start function to switch off the engine when the vehicle is stopped.
The estimated planning would set in late October about the five-door version on the market while the three-door, or coupé version, arrive for the first month of 2009.